Glazing Vision’s Flushglaze Fixed Multipart rooflight adds daylight and sky views to a pool room in Lymington, designed by ARC Architecture.

Glazing Vision worked closely with ARC Architecture and contractor Matrod Frampton on this striking pool project in Lymington, Hampshire. The client wanted the new pool room to include a large, flat rooflight in order to create a peaceful and naturally lit space that would be perfect for a relaxing swim. They were also looking for a rooflight within the loft area of their house to boost daylight and natural ventilation.

Glazing Vision’s Flushglaze Fixed Multipart Rooflight in Slate Grey Matt was specified for the roof of the pool house. It measures an impressive 3.8 metres by 10.36 metres, which is similar to the size of the pool below. Bespoke, double-glazing was selected, with the outer pane comprising heat soak-tested toughened glass. This offers greater resistance to thermal stresses and provides better protection against breakage, reducing the risk of injury, which is essential with a pool directly below.

Argon gas fills the space between the panes of glass, helping insulate the room and minimising the transfer of heat through the glass. This, combined with a black warm-edge spacer made from a plastic composite material, forms a barrier to heat loss. The inner pane comprises heat-soak tested, toughened, PVB laminated glass, which prevents shattering under impact by holding the shards together on the membrane so they cannot become lethal. A soft coat low E rating of 1.1, contributes to the energy-efficiency of the room and reduces energy costs.

The unit was tested to class 1 in accordance with CWCT TN66/67. This is essential for rooflights that might be walked on for cleaning/maintenance purposes, and therefore need to support both the weight of people on the glass and their equipment.

The rooflight was supplied in six sections with internal back-to-back angles at the joints between each panel. The sections were sized to achieve an equal split when viewed from underneath.

Glazing Vision’s Skydoor Electric Hinged Access Rooflight was specified for the loft space. This unit is ideal for ventilation and regular access, while also providing daylight for the space below. Intelligent actuators ensure synchronized operation between the two supporting mechanisms. The Skydoor opens to a maximum 87° in one fluid, trouble-free motion, providing easy access to the space above.

The double-glazed unit, which was also tested to class 1, comprises a heat-soak tested, toughened, soft-coat low E (1.1) outer pane, argon gas and a black warm edge spacer between the panes, and then an inner pane consisting of heat-soak tested, toughened, PVB Laminated glass.

Both rooflights were expertly installed by Glazing Vision’s sister brand, Glazing Renovations. “Glazing Vision was helpful in explaining the two different upstands required for the different glazing systems. The installation team was helpful and carried out their work in a professional manner,” said Steve Davies, Matrod Frampton site manager.

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